Federer must make the switch or he will descend even more

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

Agreed, this clown might actually win a few slams if he went to a bigger frame. I don't know why no one has ever suggested this.

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just look at the misses, the whiffs as of recent. federer needs a bigger headsize to inspire confidence. federer is bowing down to his traditional 90 sq inch frame. you see heres the new motto for federer

just look at the misses, the whiffs as of recent. federer needs a bigger headsize to inspire confidence. federer is bowing down to his traditional 90 sq inch frame. you see heres the new motto for federer

5 MORE SQUARE INCHES=5 MORE SLAMS

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Hahahaha, so if he frames a ball with a 90, he will middle it on a 95? He is losing due to lack of movement, lack of confidence and maybe being tired, he has been on top since 04. If people spent longer on court hitting and less time thinking about this trash they would improve.

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

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I disagree. He should switch to a smaller head size (40 sq inches). This way, he will have to concentrate more.

...in Tennis Tips/Instruction where the OP said that Federer's forehand had technical faults, and he needed to change it. There's also the thought, running through this thread and others, that he's not moving as well as he used to.

All of the above could be true. However, even though he just got beaten in the quarters of two Slams (which was going to happen eventually), he still won the Australian, and I'd bet on him to win the USO this year.

So maybe there's nothing wrong with Roger that a well-deserved vacation won't fix. However...having said all that good stuff, as a ski racer and tennis player, if my game goes off, one initial tactic I'll try is, change the tool rather than the way I use the tool and see what happens. So, IMHO, I don't think it's as drastic as saying that Fed "has to" go to a bigger head size racket, but it might be interesting if he tried one or two, in practice. I'm pretty sure Wilson could come up with some demos...

just look at the misses, the whiffs as of recent. federer needs a bigger headsize to inspire confidence. federer is bowing down to his traditional 90 sq inch frame. you see heres the new motto for federer

5 MORE SQUARE INCHES=5 MORE SLAMS

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So why is that it 99% of the pros that use racquets bigger than 90 sq. in. have never won even a single Slam?

And if 5 more square inches = 5 more Slams, why wouldn't 50 more square inches = 50 more Slams?

just look at the misses, the whiffs as of recent. federer needs a bigger headsize to inspire confidence. federer is bowing down to his traditional 90 sq inch frame. you see heres the new motto for federer

5 MORE SQUARE INCHES=5 MORE SLAMS

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do you REALLY think 5 square inches is going to cut down that much on mishits, and whiffs? federers racquet is the least of his problems id say...

I don't see why people think he needs to change his racket. It's not his bad foot work, at least not entirely, it's the fact that he's aging. It happens to everyone, the great ones won't dominate forever, it's the same thing that happened with Sampras, Agassi, and every other great tennis player. Eventually, everyone starts to slow down, and it appears such is the case for Federer...

This is another of the long line of threads that think somehow a fraction of an inch extra room in the string bed is going to make a huge difference in hitting a ball that has a diameter of about 2.5 inches. It doesn't make that much difference.

This thread is based on a silly premise anyway. Federer was number one for so many years. He can only go down as he ages. That's just the way reality works. A frame change won't fix that.

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

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Catastrophic? Really? A soon to be 29 year old fantastic tennis player has dropped - wait for it.... two points in his ranking. Come on, a little perspective please.

Listen, I'm a huge fan of Roger's game. I think, repeat think, some of this has to do with the points system - I could be wrong. He won the French and Wimbledon last year - can't gain points on those results. Loses in the 1/4s at both so he takes a big hit. Those along with a few other results. Like Nadal last year(all of his FO and beyond results are positive points), now he has an opportunity to "bank" points after the AO of 11. Win a couple of events - a tune up to the French, IW or Miami, a Wimby tune up and all of the sudden he's got a chance at moving up.

Why don't we let the summer hard courts play out and then talk about the catastrophe that is his game.

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

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lack of power ??? more like Lack of control. Fed's forehand has been real Crap this year. 99% of the time it sails LONG....

Why can't anyone realize one little thing?When you start to suck at something, it's because of yourself, not the equipment. You can't blame a change in play on the racket if you used to play well with it.

Yea and he won the AO. Imagine if he made just 1% more... the world would be his for the taking !

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I know man, how people can take a thread like this seriously is beyond me! The guy had won the AO, made the quarters of FO and SW19 and he is done........ OK! Like the guy said earlier, he has got 2 kids now, ruled the game and was untouchable for 5 strait years and is getting older, and maybe a bit bored! Whenever you reach great highs, people want to see you fall, its inevitable. Looking forward to the Fedexpress rolling up to the US and spanking these boys and showing people he is still here!

look i know youve heard enough of a federer racquet switch already but this time its serious. federer falling to number 3 is catastrophic at the least. federers game has really taken a hit because of a lack of power. what he needs to do to make up for it is to go to a wide beamed 95-98 frame. federer should do some testing with wilson and look at the BLX Pro Open. A 96 inch frame would work well for federer at this point in his career.

Hahahaha, so if he frames a ball with a 90, he will middle it on a 95? He is losing due to lack of movement, lack of confidence and maybe being tired, he has been on top since 04. If people spent longer on court hitting and less time thinking about this trash they would improve.

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So true, most people on these boards can't play, so they talk this crap instead.

federer falling to number three is a big hit for the tennis world. you dont think its catastrophic because you probally arent around the game much. worldwide federer is arguably more popular than tiger woods and is sitting in the passenger seat only to michael jordan. federers collapse is monumental and is historical because of just how high he set the bar and for a player like djokovic to pass roger in the rankings serves as one of the biggest storylines in tennis history. federer is and by far is the most skilled player to ever play on the tour, yet his skill hasnt diminished that much. its little things like an extra bit of pop from the racquet and some added speed to his forehand and backhand. federer needs to try an 11-11.5 98 square inch frame and watch him win slam after slam. its just the little things......

Wow, I had no idea 5-8 sq inches is the cure for a bad back. Someone tell the Chiropracters quick quick!

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Exactly! It's not his racquet.

I'd bet people who start these threads are people who can't handle a 90 sq. in. racquet themselves so they think the best player who ever lived must also not be able to handle it. Think about how dumb that sounds.

I'd bet people who start these threads are people who can't handle a 90 sq. in. racquet themselves so they think the best player who ever lived must also not be able to handle it. Think about how dumb that sounds.

You're right, though, it'll have to be a Wilson. But it's funny to imagine him with some other great frames from other manufacturers: the Babolat PSL. Dunlop 200 Tour. Volkl c10 Pro. Prestige (a real one, not that ****e they're putting out nowadays).

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He will not do this now. November through January to hang with the Wilson product mgrs... playtest and adjust. Oz Oipen final, I'm hoiping.